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Regional grants (SMART Balkans) is sponsored by SMART Balkans (Centar za promociju civilnog društva, IDM - The Institute for Democracy and Mediation Albania, CRPM - Center for Research and Policy Making). This grant line aims to develop strong regional partnerships between civil society organizations from the Western Balkans, foster stronger regional partnerships with EU counterparts and public authorities, and increase the effectiveness of citizen influencing through regional ne…
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Regional grants - SMART Balkans Regional Grants are a funding mechanism for consortiums of minimum 3 CSOs from 3 countries, and / or formal or informal regional networks for projects related to Security and Stability, and Governance, with strong regional dimension. Duration of supported initiatives will be from 18 to 24 months and total amount available for distribution under this call is 61,902. 000 NOK.
The purpose of this grant line is to develop strong regional partnerships between civil society organizations from the region of the Western Balkans, stronger regional partnership between CSOs and with their EU counterparts and public authorities and Increase effectiveness of citizen influencing through regional networking on Security and Stability and Governance in the Western Balkans region.
The applicants must have experience in working in the western Balkans region and with various stakeholders (state and non-state). Name of the Lead organization Project tittle Area of work Grant value (NOK) Start date - End date Country of Lead applicant Related links Albanian Disability Rights Foundation Disability Alliances for Development of Inclusive Reforms in the Region (DADIRR) Gouvernance 1,677,084 01. 01.
2023. -30. 08.
2024. (No cost extension until 30. 10.
2024.) Cooperation and Development Institute Strengthening WB6 CSO-s agency in Economic and Investment Plan implementation Governance 1,836,000. 00 01.
01. 2023. -31.
12. 2024. Albania Web site 1,567,199.
40 01. 01. 2023.
-30. 09. 2024.
(No cost extension until 30. 11. 2024.)
FINANCE THINK- Economic Research and Policy Institute, Skopje The perfect storm: Food and energy insecurities threaten the economies of the Western Balkan Stability and Security 1. 917. 600 01.
01. 2023. -31.
12. 2024. (No cost extension until 31.
03. 2025.) Institute for Strategic Research and Education - ISIE Corruption Free Universities in Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia Governance 1,435,783.
52 01. 01. 2023.
-31. 08. 2024.
North Macedonia Web site Međunarodno udruženje “Interaktivne otvorene škole” Giving and receiving – young active citizens for peace and prosperity Governance 2,020,848. 00 01. 02.
2023. -01. 11.
2024. Bosnia and Herzegovina Web site Novi Sad School of Journalism Reinforcing the role of media in addressing the climate emergency Stability and Security 1,915,821. 02 01.
01. 2023. -30.
06. 2024. Serbia Web site Pomoć deci - Children and Youth Support Organisation Action for Girls’ Rights to Equality, Peace and Security Stability and Security 1.
915. 968,00 01. 01.
2023. -31. 12.
2024. Serbia Web site SOS Hotline for Women and Children Victims of Violence Niksic Improved implementation of Istanbul Convention in Western Balkan region Stability and Security 1,780,073. 40 01.
01. 2023. -30.
06. 2024. Montenegro Web site Name of the Lead organization Project tittle Area of work Grant value (NOK) Start date - End date Country of Lead applicant Related links Institute for Activism and Social Change youth resilience to violence and crime Media Diversity Institute Western Balkans (MDI WB) Reporting Diversity Network ASTRA – Anti-trafficking action State Accountability for Prosecution Of Humann Trafficking OFF/ON!
(No cost extension until 30/10/2025) Association “Vaša prava BiH” - Partnerships for ComBating Irregular Migration through Cybercrime STrongEr Prevention in the Western Balkans (STEP BY STEP in the Western Balkans) Center for Missing and Exploited Children TOMAS – Towards UnifOrMed The Right to Peace: Building A Just Society in the Balkan Region Through Growing to Know, Remember, Act Association “Social Center for Helping People in Need” Fushë-Arrëz Digital Inclusiveness for CSO and Citizen Engagement in Regional Cooperation (DIGI-CORE) Advocacy Training and Resource Center (ATRC) Strengthening the multistakeholder approach to prevent youth violence and build resilience Association CENTRE.
Public Policy Research Centre (CENTRE) SMARTLABOR – Strengthening Alliances for Policy Development and Testing in the domain of Innovation, Digitalization, and the Labor Market in the Western Balkans NVO Juventas / NGO Juventas Youth towards Criminal Activities Institute for Territorial Economic Development (InTER) governance Principles in PPP Projects (GO PPP)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Consortiums of a minimum of 3 CSOs from 3 countries, and/or formal or informal regional networks for projects related to Security and Stability, and Governance, with a strong regional dimension. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows total amount available for distribution under this call is 61,902.000 NOK. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Regional grants (SMART Balkans) is funded by SMART Balkans (Centar za promociju civilnog društva, IDM - The Institute for Democracy and Mediation Albania, CRPM - Center for Research and Policy Making). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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